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Observation: Mill Hollow Environs

Observation Date
12/1/2024
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Andy Nassetta
Region
Uintas » Mill Hollow Environs
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow/Loggers Lane
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Glorious day with brilliant sunshine and hardly a breathe of wind. About as calm as it gets
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Creamy, shallow pow on a mostly supportable base where the pack is deep. However, shallow areas, especially those facing the north half of the compass are beginning to deteriorate and exhibits signs of sandboxing... no bueno :(
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Current snow structure is faceting from the top down and bottom up. Not the greatest building blocks for a solid snowpack.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Went looking for storm slab/pwl interface in mid elevation protected terrain and found it not reactive, very relaxed and comfortable in its own skin.
Snow Profile
Elevation
9,600'
Comments
I know you came for the snow, but the views ain't half either.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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